Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1090 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1090 vs $1295
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 239g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (58/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 31.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (87/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (58/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.